Piezo

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Piezo is derived from the Greek πιέζω, which means to squeeze or press, and may refer to:

  • PIEZO1, a mechanosensitive ion protein
  • Piezoelectric pickups for guitars and other musical instruments
  • Piezoelectric sensor, a device that converts differences in physical force to generate voltage
  • Piezoelectric speaker, a type of small loudspeaker
  • Piezoelectricity, electrical charge built up in response to mechanical stress
  • Piezometer
    , a device that measures the pressure of groundwater at a certain point
  • Piezoresistive effect, a change in the electrical resistance of a material in response to mechanical stress
  • Piezorina, a genus of South American bird
  • Micro Piezo, a print head technology developed by Epson
  • Piezo ignition, an ignition method based on the piezoelectric effect

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